{"id":15022,"date":"2025-05-25T23:08:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T23:08:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/?p=15022"},"modified":"2025-05-25T23:08:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T23:08:51","slug":"dont-throw-away-rotten-bananas-the-more-rotten-the-more-valuable-they-are-the-effect-is-very-powerful-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/?p=15022","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t throw away rotten bananas. The more rotten, the more &#8220;valuable&#8221; they are. The effect is very powerful!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/habemusasado.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fertilizante-Fb.jpg\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many times we throw away rotten bananas thinking that they are no longer good for anything. However, what seems like waste can become a valuable source of nutrients and utility in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article explains how to effectively reuse rotten bananas to fertilize plants, clean surfaces, and even repel pests naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, you can see the complete procedure, in the following video from the Top DIY channel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Don&#039;t Throw Rotten Bananas Away. The More Rotten The More &quot;Valuable&quot;, The Effect Is So Powerful!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kHgLtzOYJeE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Take Advantage of Rotten Bananas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;<strong>Natural Plant Fertilizer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rotten bananas are rich in protein, fat, vitamins, and other essential nutrients that can benefit plants. The process for turning bananas into a natural fertilizer is simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Peel the rotten banana and cut the flesh into small pieces.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the pieces in a sturdy plastic bottle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crush the pulp with a rolling pin or similar tool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add water, leaving room in the bottle to allow for fermentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cover the mouth of the bottle with plastic and leave it in a dry place for a week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the bottle every three days to release the gas produced during fermentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After seven days, filter out the liquid and discard the banana remains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dilute the fermented liquid with water in a 1:11 ratio before using it to water the plants.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use fertilizer only 1 or 2 times a week to prevent the soil from becoming saturated with nutrients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This method is especially effective for plants that prefer acidic soils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;<strong>Natural cleaner for footwear and surfaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Banana peel also has many uses due to its content of polysaccharides, natural oils, and pectin, which help clean and restore surfaces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shoe Cleaning:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rub the inside of a banana peel on leather shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pectin and natural oils restore shine and protect the leather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe off the residue with a dry cloth to make the shoes look like new.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cleaning greasy surfaces:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rub a banana peel on the surfaces of the kitchen with grease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The natural oils in the peel help dissolve fat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe with a towel to leave the surface shiny.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can also use banana peel to polish wooden furniture and remove water stains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;<strong>Natural cockroach repellent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sweet smell of banana peels attracts cockroaches, which allows you to create an effective trap:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut the shells into small strips and place them in a bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mix the peels with a little detergent or liquid soap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the container in places where cockroaches tend to appear (drains, under the bed, in the kitchen).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cockroaches will be attracted to the smell and trapped by the detergent.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replace the trap every few days to maintain its effectiveness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This method is natural and safe, without the use of chemical pesticides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits and results:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using rotten bananas to fertilize plants and clean surfaces offers multiple benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce food waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save money on fertilizers and cleaning products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves the health of plants and the shine of shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It provides a natural and safe method of repelling pests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take advantage of this knowledge to reduce waste and improve your environment with simple and effective solutions!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many times we throw away rotten bananas thinking that they are no longer good for anything. 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